Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Overview Warehouse Associate Summary/Objective: This position provides warehouse support and customer service. Warehouse associates work as a team or independently to provide receiving, warehousing, and order fulfillment services. This position will report directly to the Warehouse Manager or Warehouse Lead. Duties and Responsibilities: Loads and unloads all incoming/outgoing freight from common carriers, delivery trucks, etc. Notates damage and piece counts Processes customer orders and packages for shipping Verifies receipts against purchase orders Stocks all goods in appropriate in-bin locations Assists in physical inventories Processes customer returns on a daily basis Ensures product is stocked and stored in correct locations May operate some warehouse equipment: forklift, picker, radio frequency scanner, etc. Keeps work area clean at all times All other duties as assigned To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications: Work Experience: Previous warehouse experience Education: High School Diploma Computer Skills: Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office skills Organization Skills: Maintain clean and organized work space; ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities Cross-functional skills: Ability to solve problems and troubleshoot processes within other departments Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting; ability to maintain a pleasant and professional demeanor; ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to talk, hear as well as use fine finger dexterity for keyboard and phone; ability to speak and understand clear English; ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; ability to repetitively lift and/or move 30-40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 70-100 pounds with or without accommodations; ability to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to work on an order picker platform at various heights up to 22’. Physical Environment: Fast-paced warehouse environment with ability to operate forklifts, hand jacks and cherry pickers Preferred Requirements: Work Experience: Previous work experience within a Warehouse environment, forklift experience Computer Skills: Proficient computer skills and Microsoft Office skills Competencies: Customer Focus Decision Quality Results, Action Oriented Displaying Technical Expertise Time Management Who We Are We are the leading supplier of components to the recreational vehicle and residential housing industries, as well as adjacent industries including bus, cargo and equestrian trailer, marine, and heavy truck. With over 65 facilities located throughout the United States, Canada, Ireland, Italy, and the United Kingdom, our more than 9,000 team members work together to bring innovative product solutions to market every day. Why We are Different: At Lippert Components, Everyone Matters. We are striving to make lives better through meaningful relationships with our co-workers, our customers, and our communities. LCI team members feel a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our many team members. We measure success by how we touch the lives of people inside and outside our walls. Benefits of Working with Us: A company culture where everyone matters Healthcare + Dental + Safety glasses + RRSP with Employer match Career development and mentoring Holiday, personal and vacation days Local and national discounts Wellness offerings Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert. Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Know Your Rights